$A$ buffer that is a mixture of acetic acid $(K_a = 2 \times 10^{-5})$ and potassium acetate has $pH = 5.18$. The $\frac{[CH_3COO^{-}]}{[CH_3COOH]}$ ratio in this buffer is approximately:

  • A
    $1 : 1$
  • B
    $3 : 1$
  • C
    $5 : 1$
  • D
    $1 : 3$

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